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Every program mandates proficiency or coursework in a foreign language, with the core curriculum emphasizing social sciences and history. For those primarily focused on language or literature studies, the University offers specialized departments that may better align with your academic goals (including Asian Languages and Literature, French and Italian Studies, Spanish and Portuguese Studies, Scandinavian Studies, Slavic Languages and Literature, Classics, Germanics, and Near Eastern Languages and Civilization).
The Master of Arts in Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies (REECAS) offers an interdisciplinary approach, giving students significant flexibility to tailor their studies toward career objectives requiring regional expertise. Each candidate's program integrates language instruction with cross-disciplinary education. Typically spanning two years, this MA program serves either as a final degree for those pursuing careers in government, NGOs, journalism, business, or pre-college teaching, or as foundational training for students aiming for doctoral studies in a specific field.
Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from an accredited foreign institution or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5